Russia

The aftermath of an attack by Ukraine in the Donetsk region.

Playing the Blame Game

Following deadly Ukrainian attack, Russia puts blame on its own soldiers

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New year, same conflict

Ukraine downs New Year's wave of Russian drones and launches deadly attack

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friends among foes

Putin and Xi reaffirm Russia-China relations amid unrest

An oil refinery in Grandpuits-Bailly-Carrois, France

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war games

Russia to ban sale of oil to countries that impose price cap

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Briefing

Why Russia is relying on Wagner Group mercenaries in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

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all eyes on putin

Putin, Lukashenko meet as Ukraine fears Moscow could launch offensive from Belarus

Russian President Vladimir Putin and WNBA star Brittney Griner.

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More Coming Home?

Putin opens the door for additional prisoner swaps after Griner exchange

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Tragedy in Ukraine

Russia has "destroyed" Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, Zelensky says

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Theara Coleman

The Griner prisoner swap: Did Biden make a bad deal?

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Briefing

Who is Paul Whelan?

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One or None

Why Russia would only trade Griner for 'Merchant of Death' Viktor Bout

Cherelle Griner speaking at the White House

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She's coming home

How the White House negotiated for Brittney Griner's release

A bomber lands at Engels air base in Russia in 2008.

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Number Three

Russia blames Ukraine for 3rd drone strike on airbase in 2 days

Ukrainians seek shelter in a Kyiv subway station.

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escalations

Kremlin says Ukrainian drones targeted two Russian air bases

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Petroleum Problems

India criticizes EU, says it will keep buying Russian oil

President Biden meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2021.

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At An Impasse

White House says there are currently no plans for Biden to talk to Putin

People hold signs amidst continuing protests in China regarding COVID policies.

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Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: December 3, 2022

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drain the profits

EU sets Russian oil cap at $60 a barrel

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that's concerning

Paul Whelan reportedly moved to prison hospital

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Asking for Help

Russia asks India to send supplies as sanctions derail Moscow's economy

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New Pain no gain

Sanctions apparently hurting Russia's economy, Ukraine war effort

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Briefing

38 things Donald Trump has said about Russia

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winter is coming

Ukraine and Moldova experience power outages from Russian attacks

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Briefing

What awaits Brittney Griner

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#freebrittney

Brittney Griner begins sentence in Russian penal colony

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grainy diplomacy

Ukraine grain deal gets extended amid continuing Russian attacks

An unexploded missile seen on the ground in Ukraine.

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Unprovoked Attack?

Officials: 'Russian-made missiles' land in Poland, leaving at least 2 people dead

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war and peace

Putin is skipping G20

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#FreeBrittney

What's next for Brittney Griner?

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retreat?

Russia reportedly orders troops to withdraw from critical Ukrainian city

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Briefing

Russia's 'catastrophic' missing men problem

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Let us break bread

Russia rejoins Ukrainian grain deal

North Korean missiles are seen during a military parade in 2018.

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A Dangerous Alliance

U.S. accuses North Korea of sending artillery shells to Russia

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paging kevin mccarthy

Putin seemingly uses speech to appeal to conservatives abroad

The Mercedes-Benz emblem seen in front of St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow.

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Putting Their Exit Into Gear

Mercedes-Benz becomes latest company to exit Russia